Honor Magic8 vs Redmi K50
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K50 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100; launch prices were $625 and $310. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,092,605).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi K50
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1092605
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1139
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3842
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 59/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Redmi K50 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $310 vs $625
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi K50, the Honor Magic8 scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi K50 — 54/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K50 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi K50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1092605 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1139 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3842 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.1×76.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $310 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K50
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K50
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi K50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi K50 by 269.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $315. Redmi K50 was $315 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 (98/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 (87/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 (85/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K50 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K50?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K50?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi K50 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K50?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K50?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi K50?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K50 is a better fit for active users.